financial support Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/financial-support/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:12:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png financial support Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/financial-support/ 32 32 Supporting main streets in Quebec City through “Solidarity Dollars” to alleviate the precariousness of businesses during COVID19. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/supporting-main-streets-in-quebec-city-through-solidarity-dollars-to-alleviate-the-precariousness-of-businesses-during-covid19/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:39:20 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2292 This group has created a local currency so that the contributors’ investment can be returned directly to participating businesses. This currency will be available in paper or digital form through the Wyse Wallet app.  The project will consolidate the achievements of the commercial arteries and allow citizens to participate concretely in the recovery by investing in hyperlocal entrepreneurship. Let us be # […]

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]]> This group has created a local currency so that the contributors’ investment can be returned directly to participating businesses. This currency will be available in paper or digital form through the Wyse Wallet app. 
The project will consolidate the achievements of the commercial arteries and allow citizens to participate concretely in the recovery by investing in hyperlocal entrepreneurship. Let us be # solidairespournosartères!

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]]> The City of Melbourne & the State launch $100 million city recovery fund that would offer practical support to small and medium-sized business, and the arts and cultural communities. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-city-of-melbourne-the-state-launch-100-million-city-recovery-fund-that-would-offer-practical-support-to-small-and-medium-sized-business-and-the-arts-and-cultural-communities/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:24:02 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2289 The city recovery package focuses on outdoor trading, increased marketing, events and entertainment to attract workers and visitors back to the city. Town Hall will also waive permit fees, and the funding will pay for vacant shopfronts to be used for art installations and pop-ups.

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The city recovery package focuses on outdoor trading, increased marketing, events and entertainment to attract workers and visitors back to the city. Town Hall will also waive permit fees, and the funding will pay for vacant shopfronts to be used for art installations and pop-ups.

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]]> This initiative encourages local business recovery and support. In addition, it has set aside August 28-30 for a national buy local weekend and will provide grants of up to $5K for businesses https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/this-initiative-encourages-local-business-recovery-and-support-in-addition-it-has-set-aside-august-28-29-and-30-for-a-national-buy-local-weekend/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:09:38 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2257 The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund was established by RBC in collaboration with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the support of other chambers and partners to help small Canadian businesses with their recovery efforts as a result of COVID-19. Local businesses can also apply for grants of up to $5K that can be […]

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]]> The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund was established by RBC in collaboration with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the support of other chambers and partners to help small Canadian businesses with their recovery efforts as a result of COVID-19. Local businesses can also apply for grants of up to $5K that can be used for
  • Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields, and latex gloves
  • Renovating physical space to adhere to local, Provincial or Federal reopening guidelines
  • Developing or improving e-commerce capabilities for your business

 

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]]> Bartenders Benevolent COVID-19 Support Fund has been established for those who have lost employment or reduced income https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/bartenders-benevolent-fund-covid-19-support-fund-has-been-established-for-those-who-have-lost-employment-or-reduced-income/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:58:22 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2219 The Bartenders Benevolent Fund is actively working with community members, industy organizations and our Board of Directors to create inclusive and empowering organizational policies, funding criteria and code of conduct. Considering the current impact of the novel COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, these processes are unfolding quickly and we continue to reevaluate on an ongoing […]

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]]> The Bartenders Benevolent Fund is actively working with community members, industy organizations and our Board of Directors to create inclusive and empowering organizational policies, funding criteria and code of conduct. Considering the current impact of the novel COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, these processes are unfolding quickly and we continue to reevaluate on an ongoing basis.

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]]> Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership launches an “adopt a local business” project https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/institute-for-entrepreneurial-leadership-launches-an-adopt-a-local-business-project/ Fri, 22 May 2020 12:55:33 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2048 In the form of a survey, the Adopt-A-Business program, is asking companies to mobilize team members in support of businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> In the form of a survey, the Adopt-A-Business program, is asking companies to mobilize team members in support of businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> Friends’ Tab is a local wealth redistribution program aimed at helping Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbours in need.  https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/friends-tab-is-a-local-wealth-redistribution-program-aimed-at-helping-torontos-kensington-market-neighbours-in-need/ Sat, 16 May 2020 17:17:32 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1995 If you need help, just say “put it on my Friends’ Tab” at participating locations. Each location has a sign up about what’s covered (e.g. up to $10 or $20 of your grocery bill, one coffee and one food item at a local coffee shop, essential repair expertise and materials, etc.). If you want to […]

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]]> If you need help, just say “put it on my Friends’ Tab” at participating locations. Each location has a sign up about what’s covered (e.g. up to $10 or $20 of your grocery bill, one coffee and one food item at a local coffee shop, essential repair expertise and materials, etc.). If you want to donate to help a neighbour you can donate by adding it on to your purchase at participating locations or donating at FOKM.ca

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]]> New crowdfunding platform to save small business in Ottawa https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/new-crowdfunding-platform-to-save-small-businesses-launches-could-crowdfunding-save-main-street/ Wed, 06 May 2020 20:10:15 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1953 A pilot project in Ottawa hopes to boost their chances with community crowdfunding, which has emerged as a vital tool for the social impact sector. Could it provide a model for Main Streets across Canada?

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]]> A pilot project in Ottawa hopes to boost their chances with community crowdfunding, which has emerged as a vital tool for the social impact sector. Could it provide a model for Main Streets across Canada?

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]]> Vancity Community Investment Bank launches GIC to provide support to organizations impacted by COVID19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/ancity-community-investment-bank-launches-unity-gic-to-provide-relief-and-support-to-organizations-impacted-by-covid-19/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:22:31 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1137 As Canada’s first and only values-driven bank, VCIB is committed to driving positive social and environmental change within the communities in which it operates. Investments raised through VCIB’s Unity GIC will provide vital loans or financial relief to businesses and non-profits affected by COVID-19 to help them stay financially resilient at a time when they […]

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]]> As Canada’s first and only values-driven bank, VCIB is committed to driving positive social and environmental change within the communities in which it operates. Investments raised through VCIB’s Unity GIC will provide vital loans or financial relief to businesses and non-profits affected by COVID-19 to help them stay financially resilient at a time when they need it most.

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]]> CBC launches Creative Relief Fund to provide support to Canadian creators https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/canadas-public-broadcaster-launches-the-cbc-creative-relief-fund-an-unprecedented-initiative-to-provide-timely-urgent-support-to-canadian-creators/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:49:28 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1046 The new Fund will provide $2 million in development and production funding for a diverse range of innovative, original Canadian storytelling, including scripted comedies and dramas, unscripted entertainment, kids and young adult programming, podcasts, play adaptations and short documentaries.  

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]]> The new Fund will provide $2 million in development and production funding for a diverse range of innovative, original Canadian storytelling, including scripted comedies and dramas, unscripted entertainment, kids and young adult programming, podcasts, play adaptations and short documentaries.

 

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]]> COVID 19 & Main Street: Supporting Local Safely (Webinar) https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/covid-19-main-street-supporting-local-safely-webinar/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:09:44 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1010 Webinar recording. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Main Street programs have been moving rapidly to offer support to local businesses and the community as a whole. This webinar provides updates from the National Federation of Independent Businesses on the impact to the business community and current resources and guidance, followed by a panel […]

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]]> Webinar recording. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Main Street programs have been moving rapidly to offer support to local businesses and the community as a whole. This webinar provides updates from the National Federation of Independent Businesses on the impact to the business community and current resources and guidance, followed by a panel discussion of local program directors and the work their doing to #SupportLocalSafely.

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